1. Overview of Torbjorn (Torbjorn Lindholm)

Torbjörn is a damage hero who relies heavily on deployable turrets
to defend objectives and kill enemies. Due to
Torbjorn's kit and play style, he is typically used best
as a defensive hero.

Torbjorn's Rivet Gun includes a primary
and secondary fire best used in specific
scenarios. His primary fire launches an arcing
projectile that can hit medium to long
range targets. His secondary fire is a shotgun-blast projectile best used
in close-quarters combat.

In addition to his Rivet Gun, Torbjorn also has a close-range melee weapon
called Forge Hammer. Forge Hammer is not known for its deadliness, but
it can be used to repair Torbjorn's turrets, making it an effective tool during
combat.

Torbjorn's main ability is called Deploy Turret. As the name suggests,
Torbjorn deploys a mini-turret that automatically tracks and shoots enemies who are
within its distance and line of sight. While good on its
own, Torb's turret is an integral part of Torbjorn's finishing
abilities.

Overload is a self-centered buff that increases
Torbjorn's hit points through armor.
In addition to the armor, Torbjorn also receives a boost to his attack, reload,
and movement speed.

Molten Core is Torbjorn's ultimate ability.
Molten Core turns Torbjorn's primary weapon into
a molten slag spewer. This lava-like substance sticks to the floor and harms
any enemy who travels through its path. The magma deals high amounts of damage,
but it is especially effective against armorhit points.

2. Torbjorn's Strengths

Can deal massive amounts of damage when left unchecked.

One of the few damage characters whose primary role is defense
and damage.

3. Torbjorn's Weaknesses

4. Torbjörn Synergies

Torbjorn is best when he is defending other
backline heroes or he is fighting with his
tanks on the frontline.
Reinhardt is arguably the best tank for Torbjorn because his
Barrier Field can protect Deploy Turret and force
enemies to attempt to fight close-quarters, where Rivet Gun
excels. The sheer firepower of McCree and an Torbjorn with
Overload is a force to be reckoned with, and both heroes
can deal massive amounts of damage in short and mid-range fights.
Zenyatta helps Torbjörn with his Orb of Discord
and also has an unmatched ability to draw flankers to
himself. When flankers do come, Torbjorn's turret and Rivet Gun help him
protect Zenyatta from getting overwhelmed.

6. Torbjörn Is Strong Against

Torbjorn is strong against heroes whose main goal is to
harass enemies in close quarter fights. Winston
is often no match for Rivet Gun, especially when backed by
Overload. Doomfist enjoys going behind the enemy and getting
picks, but Deploy Turret makes that difficult, and Torbjorn is not a
good target for Doomfist to dive. Lastly, Brigitte rallies her team
together for slow assaults, but Torbjorn's Molten Core can easily thwart
such plans.

7. Torbjörn TL;DR Tips

Torbjörn can be played one of two ways: he can either babysit the backline or deal massive amounts of damage on the frontline. Typically, against dive, you babysit backline, whereas against slow moving teams (like triple tank, deathball, etc.), you want to sit on the frontline.

Wait to use Overload when enemies engage up close, rarely use Overload when you cannot use the secondary fire of Rivet Gun.

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